5 Beer Tours You Can Take Year-Round in Europe

Beer tours in new cities with long brewing traditions, new friends and craft brews that only #localsknow make for the Best. Day. Ever.

Intrepid's Urban Adventures get you away from the tourist crowds and really connect with a city, with a local by your side to introduce you to authentic local culture and see what makes a place unique.

LET US HELP YOU PLAN A TRIP - BY AIR, LAND OR RIVER CRUISE - TO ONE OF THESE GREAT EUROPEAN CITIES WITH A TOUR OF GENUINE LOCAL BREWS.

You'll experience amazing destinations like Amsterdam, Prague, and Budapest with an afternoon or evening carved out to explore the region's best brews and beerhalls with locals who know.

Here are 5 of Intrepid's Urban Adventures' local Beer Tours in the heart of Europe that will whet your taste for more.

The Original Beer Tour

(Amsterdam, the Netherlands)

Bask in the glory of liquid sunshine on this private Amsterdam tour that covers all the best bars, breweries and beer halls of this brew-loving city. From a place where nuns used to brew ales, to the mothership of Dutch beer brewing — the original Heineken building — see, and taste, the Netherlands strong brewing history.

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Walk city streets while learning about the brewing industry on a private tour just for you and your travel mates

See where Amsterdam’s original Heineken building first stood and learn how beer flavors have been shaped over the centuries

Beer and Czech Tapas

(Prague, the Czech Republic)

Beer. Cerveza. Bier. Brewski. Biru. Pivo. It doesn't matter which language you say it in, beer could just be the official drink of choice for travelers. On this private Prague tour you will sip local ales and discover why Prague is arguably the best city in the world for drinking beer.

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Indulge in what Prague is famous for – beer!

Visit four of Prague’s true local favorite beer halls and a microbrewery

Savor typical Czech 'beer tapas' in different pubs along the way

Learn about the Czech/Bohemian lifestyle, stories, and beer culture from the Middle Ages through Communism, all the way to the present

Experience the less-touristy districts of Zizkov and Vinohrady, densely populated with beer halls and hidden gems

Best Beers of Budapest

(Budapest, Hungary)

Sample some of Budapest’s best beer while discovering up-and-coming neighborhoods and parts of the city that few tourists visit, on your own private our with a local guide. Bond with other beer drinkers as you sip local brews in unique bars and breweries, sample local snacks, and see for yourself why Budapest is a great beer-drinking destination.

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Discover up-and-coming, vibrant districts of Budapest with a local guide

Taste some of the most exciting craft beers Hungary has to offer

Visit hidden bars and breweries that locals love

Have a beer overlooking the stunning panorama of the Danube

Drink in an iconic pub opened by a legendary football player for the Magical Magyars

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 4 glasses of beer, local snacks such as onion rings with different dipping sauces, fried pepper stuffed with cheese, fried potatoes, and traditional scones made with pork cracklings.

UnBEERlievable Warsaw

(Warsaw, Poland)

Explore the history and culture of Warsaw with us, beer in hand! Under the waving propaganda banners from the Communist era and with a song on our lips and in our hearts (especially after our fourth drink), together we’ll discover the post-war icons of Poland’s capital, check out the nightlife scene and most importantly, try the city’s best craft beer. We always say that beer makes history better — let us prove that to you on a quirky night out in Warsaw!

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Become a real beer connoisseur as you taste your way through Warsaw and learn all about the Polish beer ‘code of conduct’

Meet the legendary Queen of the Crafts in the oldest tap bar in the city and let her treat you to some unBEERlievable snacks

Admire the urban planning that took place post-war to make socialist realism a reality in the city

See some of Warsaw’s most iconic sites and learn what life was like here during the Communist era and in the years after its collapse

Find out where locals go to have a good time in the city and pick up some tips on what else to see and do during your stay

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, tastings at two local venues (five varieties of beer in total), one hot snack.

Bratislava by Beer

(Bratislava, Slovakia)

This awesome private tour is all about chasing beer just like the locals do! From old town breweries to the other side of the Danube, we’re drinking our way all around the city. Take in gorgeous views, hang out with locals, and sample indie beers to get a real taste for the beer life in Bratislava!

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Grab a locally brewed beer along the Danube River

Explore the narrow streets of the city’s old town

Discover local bars that most tourists could never find on their own

Sample local specialties with a beer-and-food pairing at a beloved brewery

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